Japanese-style cushion 'Chikugo'

Japanese-Style Cushion 'Chikugo' — Tatami-Style Woven Straw Seating

The tatami mat is one of Japan's most recognizable pieces of furniture — woven rice straw covered with igusa rush reeds, compressed into firm rectangular floor panels. Tatami define the proportions of traditional Japanese rooms (even the room size is measured in tatami). The Chikugo cushion draws on this tatami tradition, bringing the same woven-straw aesthetic to a portable floor seat.

Made with a tatami-style woven straw surface and padded interior, this cushion captures the authentic visual and tactile character of traditional Japanese flooring. The straw surface stays cool in warmer months and develops a subtle patina with regular use — a piece that improves rather than degrades over time. The padded interior adds modern comfort to the traditional exterior.

This cushion fits beautifully into Japanese-inspired rooms, tea ceremony spaces, or meditation corners. It also works in more modern interiors as an accent piece that brings crafted natural texture — a different kind of presence than cotton or synthetic cushions. A meaningful gift for anyone drawn to traditional Japanese craft and natural materials.

Real tatami has a specific feel — firm underneath, cool to the touch, with a subtle vegetal scent that softens over the first few weeks of use. These are qualities you only get from authentic woven rice straw, qualities that shape how generations of Japanese homes have felt. Owning a tatami piece is owning a small fragment of Japanese domestic tradition.

• Tatami-style cushion: high quality construction
• Cover material: Tatami-style woven straw
• Traditionally crafted construction
• Padded for maximum comfort